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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risks
The UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
People are encouraged to organise local showings of The National Emergency Briefing - in community halls, parish councils, workplaces, colleges etc. Full details attached including a map where showings are happening:
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
National Emergency Briefing | The UK’s leading climate and nature experts brief MP's on the risks, impacts and solutions to the climate emergency
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Inside Climate News @insideclimatenews.org · 11/05/2026
The authors of a new paper emphasize that climate is not the primary driver of war. Political instability, inequality and weak governance matter more. But recurring climate shocks like El Niño can shift when and where existing vulnerabilities turn into violence.
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Some Climate Shocks Can Increase the Likelihood of War - Inside Climate News
Researchers warn against oversimplifying climate change’s role in conflicts. But some conditions can increase the likelihood of violence, a new study finds.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
"The latest research makes the case for speed. The question is no longer whether the evidence warrants action. It is whether the institutions responsible for national preparedness are looking at the right problem." #AMOC #Climate nationalpreparednesscommission.uk/publications...
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Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 12/05/2026
You can find out more about the weather impacts and extremes experienced across the UK last month in our detailed assessment of the weather and climate statistics. Read the full summary here: bit.ly/49pRpig
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WindrushWASP @windrushwasp.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
These guys get it. Thames Water in verse www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dV...
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Morris Minors at 8 Bells HPoo0
YouTube video by Alan Horton
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Another informative useful meeting with Charlie Maynard MP for Witney discussing truth in politics and climate matters @mpwatch.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social #climate #politics
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
“The National Emergency Briefing is a rapidly growing UK public information initiative, working to ensure that both Parliament and the wider public are clearly and honestly informed about the climate and nature crisis — and what an effective national response requires.” @swindonlink.bsky.social
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Climate crisis film to be shown in Swindon
A free local screening of The National Emergency Briefing and discussion will take place at Christ Church on Monday 27 April.
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This Saturday at St Mary's Church Witney
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
It's the opposite of his intention, but the Idiot Emperor is forcing the world off fossil fuels. This week's column. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Who’d have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution? | George Monbiot
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Heat pump orders up 2x in a month. Solar panel inquiries up 250%. EV leases up 85%. The Iran crisis has made energy security feel personal. I understand why: I have solar panels, a heat pump & EV on a flexible tariff. When gas prices spike, my bills barely move. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar
Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is key to political understanding: austerity causes a rise in support for the far right. BTW, austerity is *not over*, unless you accept the meaningless official definition. A meaningful definition is "a decline in public services caused by a shortfall in funding". catherinedevries.eu/NHS.pdf
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... Sign and share
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Petition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public should decide who owns and controls it.
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... Please sign and share
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Petition: Hold a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership
Hold a binding national referendum on whether the water industry should be returned to public ownership. Water is a basic human necessity; we believe our privatised system has failed, so the public should decide who owns and controls it.
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We Own It @weownit.org.uk · 02/04/2026
🚨Stop the Thames Water creditors 🚨 The creditors are closing in on a deal They want to dodge fines and dump sewage freely This deal would reward Thames Water's abysmal failure, setting a tragic new low for every single water company We've got to stop them. Email your MP now.
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The Thames Water creditors are closing in on a deal - urge your MP to stop them
An action to write to MPs urging them to reject the Thames Water creditors' attempts to takeover the utility, signing off on pollution till 2030
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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National Security - Lt General Richard Nugee CB CVO CBE | National Emergency Briefing
YouTube video by The National Emergency Briefing
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
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Energy Transition - Tessa Khan | National Emergency Briefing
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Zero Hour: the campaign for climate and nature @zero-hour.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🌍 Protecting people should be the first duty of any Government. At present, the UK is deeply unprepared for the increasing threat of floods, droughts, wildfires and food shortages. The cross-party CNCC will continue to urge the Government to deliver, before it's too late. 👉 thecncc.org
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
youtu.be/JaI-dHgh65Q?... Coming to Witney soon @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @windrushwasp.bsky.social @oxfordfoe.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social
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People's Emergency Briefing - Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by The National Emergency Briefing
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Extreme Temperatures Around the World @extremetemps.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
A day of contrasts:A quick return of winter and freezing temperatures in the North and RECORD HEAT again in the South Exceptional Minimum of 79F in Key West it ties its Highest Minimum temperature ever recorded in March for the 2nd time this Month. A hot night Typical of August
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Did you watch Dirty Business? I can't believe how much water companies have gotten away with. They're putting profit before public health - it’s a scandal and the Government MUST take action! Sick of sewage? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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End the sewage pollution scandal
We're sick of it. Sick of the lies, sick of the greed, and sick of a system rigged against us. This is a scandal and this dirty business must end. For more than 30 years water companies have put corpo...
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Eco Forum this Thursday St Mary's Church Witney #witney #oxfordshire #climate
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Cat Hobbs @cathobbs.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Excellent piece from Sandra Laville "As Thames Water teeters on the edge of financial collapse, Hammond and Smith are pushing, alongside other campaigners, for the company to be put into special administration" Remove Thames's licence, PUBLIC OWNERSHIP NOW www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Channel 4’s Dirty Business is a clarion call to nationalise the water industry
As the drama shows, private firms no longer able to pollute the coast of England of Wales just switched to rivers instead
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Oxfordshire County Council @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Last month bus journeys on Abingdon Road were 13% quicker in the evening peak (4–7pm) compared to Jan 2025. This is one way we’re monitoring the temporary congestion charge. It’s early days and we’ll keep monitoring the impacts. Monitoring information ➡️ www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/transport-an...
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Brilliant first episode of Dirty Business Channel 4 More tonight at 9 p.m @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social #waterpollution
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Dirty Business Channel 4 Monday 9.pm A must watch about sewage and the brilliant work of WASP @windrushwasp.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @theclarion.bsky.social @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 17/02/2026
INTERVIEW: Chris Stark (@chrisstark.bsky.social), head of UK govt's "mission" for clean power by 2030 Over 40 mins he explains why the UK shd be an "electrostate", why attacks on climate policy are "completely crazy" & why economics are driving the global energy transition “in one direction”
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Climate News @climatenews.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Fossil fuel executives and politicians approving fossil fuel expansion need to go to prison for at least 20 years. We need climate trials NOW. The latest video by Astrum Earth explains why: “Climate Change: We’ve lost.”
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I Didn't Want to Make This Video.
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
What do tipping points mean for climate policy? Climate change won't be smooth. Delay reaching emission targets by a few years, and you might not just get slightly worse climate impacts. You may unwittingly cross a line for unstoppable, massive changes. global-tipping-points.org
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Global Tipping Points | understanding risks & their potential impact
Harmful tipping points in the natural world threaten humanity by disrupting life support systems and societal stability.
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
The quarterly meeting in Witney with Charlie Maynard MP Focusing on climate change in West Oxfordshire @mpwatch.bsky.social @rosiepearson59.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @oxfordclarion.bsky.social
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Saturday 31st January Winchester Room St Mary's Church Witney climate_matters_witney.eventbrite.com #politics #witney
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MP Watch @mpwatch.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
As Mark Kearney speaks about honest international relations in Davos, @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social and MP Watch will be in Oxford talking about an honest national politics. Join us! @bylinetimes.bsky.social @opendemocracy.net @unlockdemocracy.bsky.social
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MP Watch @mpwatch.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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MP Watch @mpwatch.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Is political deception killing the planet and degrading our democracy? Join @jennifernadel.bsky.social & @mikebernerslee.bsky.social to discuss in a new show in Oxford and Henley
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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
This is our part in the fight against fascism. We don't have to put up with the dishonesty in our media and politics that is tearing us apart. The great news is that there is plenty we can do. Please join us.
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MP Watch @mpwatch.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How is political deception degrading democracy & what can you do about it? Join @mikebernerslee.bsky.social @jennifernadel.bsky.social & MP Watch in Oxford next Tuesday @biodivoxford.bsky.social @oxfordnuj.bsky.social @oxfordecosystems.bsky.social #disinformation
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Saturday Jan 31st Please see flyer and book your place climate_matters_witney.eventbrite.com @oxfordclarion.bsky.social @mpwatch.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social #climate #environment #witneyoxon
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Please tell us how you find out about climate information at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... . The results of this survey will guide our work in 2026 & contribute to the Climate and Communication conference on 24th January.
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Climate Change? Where do you get information? Who do you trust?
Opinion polls show that most people in the UK are concerned about climate change, but many are unsure about what is happening and don’t know where to get good quality information. This is made worse…
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Our gas bills are still tied to the cost of gas powered electricity even though renewables generate much cheaper power. Greenpeace is calling on the government to fix this unfair system - sign their petition at action.greenpeace.org.uk/stand-up-to-...
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Lower our energy bills!
Gas companies are raking in high profits while our household bills go up. I've had enough, haven't you? Let's make the UK Government reign in greedy gas for good.
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
You can explore the collection at greenfutures.exeter.ac.uk/our-impact/w...
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We Are The Possible at COP30 - Planet Forest · GreenFutures
From the poem 'Making' - We Are the Possible – Planet Forest: 12 Poems for 12 Days of COP30 -
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Planet Forest is a new collection of twelve poems created by scientists, educators, young people, writers & artists for COP30. It aims to link science and the arts to inspire positive climate action and is supported by the University of Exeter Green Futures, the British Council and the Met Office.
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Oxford Friends of the Earth @oxfordfoe.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
We are excited to invite you to a conference and workshop on Saturday 24th January at the @ecioxford.bsky.social . We are bringing together climate groups, councils, researchers and community organisations from across Oxfordshire to share ideas and explore how we can work together more effectively.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Today's column is on the relentless march of blithering idiocy, which includes denying climate science while your house is - literally in this case - burning down. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way | George Monbiot
From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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MP Watch Witney @mpwatchwitney.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
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The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial
Editorial: Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of gl...
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Economist @angelaisfranc.bsky.social speaking at the National Emergency Briefing. "faster transition saves $12 trillion compared to staying on fossil fuels". It's time for Governments to start listening to the experts. Link below to full talk. #NEB2025 #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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Covering Climate Now @coveringclimatenow.org · 14/12/2025
Indonesian authorities report that nearly 1,000 people have died and nearly one million people have been displaced by extreme rainfall that flooded coastal and highland areas, triggering landslides. From @afp.com
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Indonesia counts human cost as more climate change warnings sounded
Indonesia says 1,000 dead, some 1 million displaced from rains as report points at the threat posed by climate change.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Here's the recording of the Earth Rover Program's inaugural webinar, which was held on Friday. Sorry it took a few days to post up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfrE...
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Global Launch of Earth Rover Program and Report Soilsmology: Transforming Our Understanding of Soil
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